Research Resources

Our Kids Network provides leadership, knowledge and resources to professionals working with families, schools, health and children’s services. We use research to build the evidence and expand knowledge of what children and youth need to be successful and happy. We develop and provide tools, resources, for professionals to support the exchange of knowledge, information, ideas and best practices. These tool and resources include a wide range of community reports, data profiles, surveys and planning strategies and frameworks.

Seven evidence-based conditions of well-being needed for children, youth and families to thrive. The entire community, including government and business, shares responsibility to achieve the Halton 7.

Disclaimer

The data in the Data Portal and Our Kids Network (OKN) research reports are produced or compiled by OKN for the purposes of providing community status information. Data and information released from OKN are provided on an "AS IS" basis, without warranty of any kind, including, without limitation, any warranty as to accuracy, suitability for a particular purpose or non-infringement of any intellectual property rights that may be held by others.

Availability of this data and information does not constitute scientific publication. Data and/or information may contain errors or be incomplete. OKN is not responsible for the interpretation and usability or suitability of the data for any intended purpose. It shall be used by the recipient of such information without any reliance on OKN in any manner whatsoever.

Halton Region, Ontario – Thousands of parents of Halton kindergarten students have spoken, providing new insight into the health, wellbeing, and experiences of local families with young children. Read the full news release.